SwissVan Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 But, as I said before - the problem is MOST PROBABLY air in the system AND improperly bedded pads. I still think curiosity was the problem
SwissVan Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Got a recently serviced set of Juicy Threes (white in color, sans rotors) for sale. Make me an offer I can't refuse. Upgraded to an even better set of Avids, the Elixer R's. Challenge:Equal or better my Avid Elixr offer on the Avid Appreciation thread
avatar Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Disclaimers like "probably" doesn't get you off the hook. A contaminated brake will have exactly the same feel as a properly working one and there was no need to throw in solutions to other brake-related problems. The OP stated clearly what the symptoms are and deserves either a sensible answer or silence. Throwing a bunch of red herrings on the trail doesn't help him solve the problem nor does it help the understanding of hydraulic brakes. Guys, give the poor oke a break and Johan please break down the problem of the broken brakes that arent braking before someone breaks a nail or something Edited August 13, 2014 by avatar Beast Tech 1
Wannabe Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Challenge:Equal or better my Avid Elixr offer on the Avid Appreciation thread Lemme go and have a look.Post # perhaps!?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I still think curiosity was the problem Most probably. May have snagged something when installing the new pads. It's all conjecture unless someone actually has a look at them.
ChUkKy Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 LOL. Sometimes, one has to bite back. I bite lots of lip now days. Last time I took bait I got sent to the naughty corner... for a MONTH!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I bite lots of lip now days. Last time I took bait I got sent to the naughty corner... for a MONTH! true that. But sometimes, the bait is so tasty!
SwissVan Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Lemme go and have a look.Post # perhaps!? #62 I've got some 2010 Avid's Elixir CR's* hardly used and new calipers (2010*) going for free:1. To anyone who comes and fetches them.2. Or pays for the postage.3. Signs a free me from Liability agreement. pm me if your interested and if serious I can post pics *Edits
ChUkKy Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 true that. But sometimes, the bait is so tasty! I took it like a bulldog with his breakfast, snot and slobber everywhere then I got a hoof in the arse from Admatt
Wannabe Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 #62 Eish Planet Zug is far. How much would postage be? I'll aquire them for myself (future SS build) and then donate my Three's to droo.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Eish Planet Zug is far. How much would postage be? I'll aquire them for myself (future SS build) and then donate my Three's to droo. If you don't, I will.... Wannabe 1
SwissVan Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Eish Planet Zug is far. How much would postage be? I'll aquire them for myself (future SS build) and then donate my Three's to droo. Nooo i dont want them, I gave my Elixr CR's away already as per that post...check a few pages later...just give them to the first applicant who signs the indemnity form Edited August 13, 2014 by SwissVan Wannabe 1
cfcjim Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Disc = non-compressablePads = non-compressableBrake line = distortable depending on material but for the moment let's say non-compressable.Brake fluid/mineral oil = non-compressableA closed hydraulic system transmits force using a non-compressable fluid in a linear fashion.So, lever force is transmitted along the brake line and moves the pads against the disc.If there is air in the system it compresses and allows the lever to move without transmitting the force along the brake line. Ergo there is air in your system. How it got there is another matter. pierre- 1
rouxtjie Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Disc = non-compressablePads = non-compressableBrake line = distortable depending on material but for the moment let's say non-compressable.Brake fluid/mineral oil = non-compressableA closed hydraulic system transmits force using a non-compressable fluid in a linear fashion.So, lever force is transmitted along the brake line and moves the pads against the disc.If there is air in the system it compresses and allows the lever to move without transmitting the force along the brake line. Ergo there is air in your system. How it got there is another matter.Unless contaminated....my money will be on this
Johan Bornman Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Unless contaminated....my money will be on thisDon't put too much money on it since contaminated brake fluid is still incompressible.
ChUkKy Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) "Breaks not really breaking" is the thread title Shouldnt it be braking? Not being a tjop or anything, just spotted that the OP may be wanting to break his brakes which makes all of you wrong EDIT: except Tankman. His advice was best, use hammer - which will break them Edited August 13, 2014 by ChUkKy pierre-, Vangar, BarHugger and 1 other 4
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